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« Reply #15 on: April 27, 2009, 09:19:18 PM » |
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The look like when they're using an egg for a leaning post  |
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« Reply #16 on: April 28, 2009, 05:59:05 PM » |
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I still can't tell how many there are - but they certainly are cute:
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mrsfalcon
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« Reply #17 on: April 28, 2009, 10:06:51 PM » |
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I think there were five eggs. The clutch size of these guys always blows me away. I understand that the Pawnee kestrels eat alot of lizards - not a common part of the kestrel diet up here, according to Bob.
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« Reply #18 on: April 29, 2009, 06:05:48 AM » |
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Just saw a image this morning, 4-29- @8:00 and all 5 are well and looking up as adults are out of nest, nice little furry fellows------
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Linda M
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« Reply #19 on: May 07, 2009, 09:36:24 AM » |
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These chicks are really growing rapidly. I noticed that they are left alone most of the day now; I only caught an adult checking in maybe three times yesterday.
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Linda M
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« Reply #20 on: May 10, 2009, 02:20:01 PM » |
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According to Xcel posted on the kestrel news page on May 7, only four of the five eggs hatched.
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« Reply #21 on: May 11, 2009, 07:18:44 AM » |
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I'm glad they posted that - it is hard to count these little guys! It's fun to see their little wings develop. Maybe it's just me, but they seem more frenetic than the eagle babies.
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OwlerJo
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« Reply #22 on: May 16, 2009, 09:27:07 AM » |
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These 4 little ones are growing so fast -- they are no longer little balls of gray fluff!! A bit of wing stretching starting over the past couple of days as they prepare for the outside world. Mom & Dad are very busy and both are doing a great job of keeping the gang well fed.
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OwlerJo
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« Reply #23 on: May 21, 2009, 09:42:33 AM » |
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The little ones have spent most of the morning huddled together while looking out the entrance hole. Guess they are waiting for their next meal while getting a look at the big world outside of the nesting box. They're looking very healthy and I'm sure it won't be long before they take flight.  Gonna miss 'em! |
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« Reply #24 on: May 25, 2009, 11:15:34 AM » |
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They're on their way!!! Just took a look at the webcam and just 1 little guy remains in the box but looks like he's gathering courage to join his siblings. I'm sure he'll be on his way very soon.
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Linda M
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« Reply #25 on: May 27, 2009, 08:29:33 PM » |
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I think "she"? is measuring for curtains.
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Nora in IA
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« Reply #26 on: December 03, 2009, 03:56:27 PM » |
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Nice to see them home!  |
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« Reply #27 on: December 03, 2009, 08:00:46 PM » |
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Thanks so much for posting the photo, Nora. I wasn't aware that the adults were still around so this is a nice surprise.
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Caerann
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« Reply #28 on: January 06, 2010, 05:47:19 PM » |
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Both together in the box at dusk on a freezing night; the time stamp on the photo is off; this was near 5 p.m. At least most of the snow seemed to stay out of the box here today.
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« Reply #29 on: January 06, 2010, 08:19:04 PM » |
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Aww! I can hear: "I've got my love to keep me warm!"
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Caerann
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